Day 4

[RionV]

Today marks 4 days of being sober from Hydrocodone. Cold turkey.  I was taking about 50 mg's a day, on top of whenever my mom would give me one of her 100 mg morphine pills (which was turning to an everyday event) I know my family never had bad intentions, nor did they expect me to turn into an addict. I suffer from endometriosis and used these as a crutch, I tried to get sober before, for my daughter, but even just a few hours of not having a pill to take I would start to feel ancy, I can say I never imagined me able to say 4 whole days WITH NO PILLS!

Last night was awful, but I got through it and woke up (Well got out of bed, I have not been sleeping) Knowing that I could battle this day.

When will the physical pain stop? The aching and the feeling that my body is on fire, it's almost un-bearable.

I know I feel better today, but i'm afraid it might just be a temporary mind over matter and i'm afraid of waking up tomorrow with a negative attitude and giving in.

Also, I read about excerising to help with sleep issues, are there any in specific you would reccomend?

[ZJILLIAN]

You really are doing GREAT!!!! Deciding to withdraw and stop the pills takes courage and to actually do it takes discipline and faith. You have already proven how strong you are!

You are over the worst part and should start feeling better each day. This is not just mind over matter it is you body calming down.

There will be times during the day when some old physical symptoms return, especially when you are tired or stressed. Pay attention to the time and circumstances because this will happen again and it is important to realize that this is only a temporary hiccup and will pass.

Typically days 3 and 4 are your worst. For me it was most horrible on day 3 and then better and better. For me day 10 was turning the corner.

I'd like to suggest that you go through and read the other postings and answers. You will learn a lot about withdrawal and ways to feel better. You are not alone. This is a wonderful community and people will give you lots of support if you ask.

You will get tired as you feel better so keep talking positively to youself. Remember everything passes and don't be afraid. We have all done this which means it is doable.

Again, read this site. It was the single best thing I did throughout my withdrawal. Keep posting, keep reading these posts. I am thinking about you.
ZJ

[RionV]

Thank you so much for commenting, reading this site helps a lot! To know i'm not alone, and there are soo many people out there who are going through this and who have gone through this. I am so thankful I stumbled across this site!

I will have to agree about day 3, yesterday was just hell, but today instead of feeling worse into the evening and praying for sleep (or death), I am feeling better, my back just kind of hurts, but no big deal.

[ZJILLIAN]

You are amazingly strong! You really are through the worst. Keep going!

[tooklastdose]

i'm also day 4 cold turkey off 15-20 vics a day.   yes, I feel achey (achy), legs hurt, I'm restless, yet exhausted,   but sure better then day 2
hang in there

[nascarfan2488]

to tooklastdose and rionv, you 2 are doing great. I also had a turning point at day 10. I feel tired around 8-9pm like a normal person. I also sleep through the night which has been for about 3 weeks now. I want to warn you the emotional part is kinda hard so keep posting and we will all help you 2 through it. I cant tell you how many times in the last 30 days I got down on my knees and prayed for this to stop. I also go to an out patient program that helps with the emotional part and its 1 on 1. I dont do group sessions well. So i would advise you if possible to get into some kind of therapy something about hear a voice telling me that I will be ok and this will all pass... I will be thinking about you both in massachusetts...